Healthy Boundaries 101
Q: This is the word for the invisible line that separates your personal space, feelings, and needs from others.
A: What is a boundary?
Q: Your friend wants to hang out, but you’re overwhelmed and need time alone. You kindly say this.
A: What is “I need some alone time, can we hang out another day?” Etc.
Q: Someone ignores your “no” and pressures you to do something. This is a sign of what?
A: What is disrespect or a red flag?
Q: If a bully keeps calling you names, you can set a boundary by saying this simple sentence.
A: What is “Stop. That’s not okay”?
Q: If a bully keeps breaking your boundaries, this is the adult you should talk to at school.
A: What is a teacher, counselor, or principal?
Q: Saying this two-letter word is a basic way to set a healthy boundary.
A: What is "no"?
Q: Someone keeps borrowing your things without asking. A healthy boundary would be to say this.
A: What is “Please ask me before using my stuff”?
Q: If someone truly respects your boundaries, they will do this.
A: What is listen and honor them?
Q: You should look like this when you’re setting a boundary with a bully.
A: What is standing tall, making eye contact, and using a strong voice?
Q: This is a trusted person outside of school you can talk to about bullying.
A: What is a parent, guardian, or other family member?
Q: You set a boundary when you tell a friend you don’t want to share your password. What kind of boundary is this?
A: What is a digital or privacy boundary?
Q: You feel uncomfortable when someone makes jokes about your appearance. You set a boundary by saying this.
A: What is “That makes me uncomfortable, please stop”?
Q: If you feel guilty after saying no, you might need to work on this.
A: What is self-confidence or assertiveness?
Q: When a bully tries to embarrass you in front of others, the best way to protect your boundary is to do this.
A: What is walk away or ignore them confidently?
Q: Telling an adult about bullying isn’t tattling—it's this.
A: What is getting help or staying safe?
Q: True or False: Setting boundaries means you are being rude or selfish.
A: What is False?
Q: A friend constantly texts late at night. You can set a boundary by doing this.
A: What is turning off your phone or telling them you won’t reply after a certain time?
Q: Repeated boundary violations in a relationship are signs of this.
A: What is an unhealthy or toxic relationship?
Q: If someone is touching you without permission—even as a "joke"—you should say this.
A: What is “Don’t touch me. I don’t like that”?
Q: If a bully threatens you or someone else, you should do this immediately.
A: What is report it to a trusted adult?
Q: This type of communication is key to setting boundaries in a respectful way.
A: What is assertive communication? To be assertive is to be calm and confident. Speak clearly and stay grounded in the present issue. Don't go down "rabbit holes."
Q: If a teacher or coach invades your personal space or makes you uncomfortable, this is the best adult to tell.
A: What is a parent, school counselor, or another trusted adult?
Q: When a friend threatens to end the friendship if you don’t give them money, it’s a form of this.
A: What is emotional manipulation?
Q: You don’t have to respond with aggression. This kind of response works better when dealing with bullies.
A: What is a calm, assertive response?
Q: You’ve tried to set boundaries but the bullying continues. This type of help might be offered by the school.
A: What is mediation, counseling, or a safety plan?